There is obviously no merit in the Charter argument. The rule that is found in ss. 31(1) is neither fundamentally unjust nor unreasonable.

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labour dispute

rationale

Summary:

The rule in ss. 31(1) is necessary in order to ensure that the Commission will not take sides in labour complaints and that its funds will not be used to lend support to employees in a labour dispute with their employer.

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board of referees

jurisdiction

charter

Summary:

It is clear that neither a Board nor an Umpire have the right to pronounce declarations as to the constitutional validity of statutes and regulations. That is a privilege reserved to the superior Courts.

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umpires

jurisdiction

charter

Summary:

It is clear that neither a Board nor an Umpire have the right to pronounce declarations as to the constitutional validity of statutes and regulations. That is a privilege reserved to the superior courts.